HE Speaker of the Advisory Council Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khulaifi has termed holding elections to choose members of the Central Municipal Council as a pioneering experiment towards public participation.

In a statement to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), HE the Advisory Council Speaker hailed the democratic experiment which opened the door for women to participate alongside men as both voters and candidates, adding that this was an implementation to the provisions of Article (42) of the Constitution.

He also commended the keenness showed by the candidates during the election campaign to serve the nation and interact with citizens, saying that this was a source of strength to increase confidence in the democratic process.

Al Khulaifi said that he was proud of this experiment which began in 1999 as a pioneering step in political process that enhances democratic approach under the wise leadership of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

He extended his thanks to previous CMC members for their achievements, whishing new members every success in fulfilling their mission in the service of their homeland and its citizens.